Middle Adulthood

About this book

"Middle adulthood, generally defined as the period from age 40 to age 65, is a critical period of the life course. Sociocultural factors as well as experiences in adolescence and young adulthood can impact how we function in midlife. Furthermore, how we develop in middle age - the central period of our lives - can influence how well we cope in our later years. Middle Adulthood: A Lifespan Perspective explores these issues by bringing together a distinguished group of international contributors associated with a range of prestigious longitudinal studies." "Middle Adulthood is designed for scholars, researchers, and practitioners in the field of adult development and aging. It is an excellent text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying midlife development in the departments of Developmental Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, Gerontology, Family Diversity, and Health."--Jacket.